The best answer is to get at least some months of live classes with a local teacher.<p>He can teach you the basics and correct bad early habits in a way no distance learning method can.<p>She will also be able to keep you motivated during the initial step learning curve.<p>After you get the basics you can complement it with an app.<p>For that you would need a digital piano that can connect to a computer or tablet with an usb cable, or Bluetooth.<p>Accoustic pianos also work, but the app will be capturing the sound and not receiving MIDI electrical inputs, which is more error prone and can offer a worse experience when playing multiple notes together.<p>The best app is called Piano Marvel, but you can easily google other options too.
I started learning on my own about two years ago and I only used simplypiano and youtube. I’m able to play with both hands now and can learn songs pretty quickly by watching youtube videos. I can also read some music thanks to simplypiano. I noticed quicker progress when I sat down to learn songs I really liked (in comparison to just learning what everybody else tells you to learn).
Why are learning piano?<p>I mean:<p><pre><code> Here is a chord:
C-E-G
Here are two more:
F-A-C
G-B-D
Now go form a band.
</code></pre>
[But maybe a piano isn't the ideal choice in that case and a smaller instrument would be more appropriate -- piano-mover is an actual job skill.]<p>Anyway, mostly it is a matter of calendar time (like all learning). Starting now is the way to get the most time and the details will sort themselves out later.<p>Because the reasons you want to "learn piano" will change if you are learning.<p>Good luck.